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Sean Hinton - Co-Angler, Colorado
Full Name: Sean Hinton
Age: 38
Hometown: Morrison
State Federation: Colorado
Division: Southwest
Occupation: Territory Sales Manager
Family: Janelle Hinton, Hunter Hinton (8), Riley Hinton (6) and Hayden Hinton (4) AKA Three Little Bulls
When & why did you begin bass fishing? 1980 My father was a Guide on the California Delta.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 13-7 1995 Clear Lake, CA fishing a rock pile 20 feet of water.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? KVD Just to see what he does pre-fishing
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? You would able to take the next step in fishing full time.
Jim Gildea - Angler, Massachusetts
Full Name: Jim Gildea
Age: 48
Hometown: Weston, Massachusetts
State Federation: Massachusetts
Division: Eastern
Occupation: Information Technology Consultant
Family Members (wife, children): Wife Carol and sons Eddie (12) and Sam (10)
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I began bass fishing in 1995 when I was 34 because I was working hard and looking to relax.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Winning the Eastern Divisional in 2009 at Champlain Ticonderoga
Biggest catch; when, where & how: My biggest catch was just under 20 lbs (19-14) for five smallmouth at Lake Champlain in a Stren event in 2009.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? My good luck charm is working hard, putting a plan together, and doing my best to execute on it.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? I would love to spend some time talking one on one with Forrest Wood.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would mean the world to me, but if I do the best I can do, then I will happy with that result.
Casey Casamento - Co-Angler, New York
Full Name: Casey Joseph Casamento
Age: 26
Hometown: Plattsburgh, NY
State Federation: New York
Division: Eastern
Occupation: Computer Technician
Family: Parents (Pete, Jane) Sister (Crystal) Girlfriend (Amanda)
When & why did you begin bass fishing? My Father owns a fishing guide service and has a passion for all things fishing.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? I remember catching a Big Largemouth in the pond behind my house and putting it in a 5 gallon bucket and ran it up to the house to show my dad.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: My biggest weighed in Bass was a 6.9lb Largemouth caught in Ticonderoga for the New York State Team Qualifier.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? I have a lucky Kistler rod. It’s a 7’0” Medium Heavy Kislter Helium. Without that rod I would be lost.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Mike Iacaonelli. He is a genius when it comes to fishing, and has a passion for fishing like no one else.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? This is only my third year fishing tournaments, so it would be awesome. I would love to call my dad and tell him first.
John Pritchett - Angler, Oklahoma
Full Name: John Alvin Pritchett
Age: 43
Hometown: Claremore
State Federation: Oklahoma
Division: Central
Occupation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer
Family: Kelly, Bailey 9, Calvin 4
When & why did you begin bass fishing? 5 yrs old with Grandfather and Father.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Tied for 2nd at Central Divisional, Lake Dardanelle 2009
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 10.57, May 2000, slow rolling spinnerbait. It was caught during a club tournament placed 2nd with one fish.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? My father is my hero
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would be awesome!!! It is what I fish for.
Next Week's Spotlights:
Ed Loughran - DC, Jim Tomsovic - WI, Matt Hartman - PA, Cameron Smith - CA
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